Now those people that was completely unexpected they come in and crash your camp for fishing they could have at least had the decency to walk away but that's how Puerto Ricans usually are they don't care
@@jasonwish- Much respect to you for appreciating the place being public, while those strangers lacked any respect at all. I'm still amazed sometimes at how little decency some have.
Hi Jason…. I just found your channel. I live in Florida and have a farm in the mountains of South Carolina but I grew up on the Little Miami River in Milford and watching you videos brought back many memories and emotions! I’ve fished the Little Miami River in Milford my entire childhood and as a young adult! I love you content and positive outlook on things and your appreciation for the great outdoors. So glad you made it out of that predicament! Thank You for sharing!
Hey James, a SC mountain farm sounds amazing! My wife and I love the Carolinas, especially NC mountain towns. Glad my video was able to bring back some of those past memories! Thanks for checking out my channel and for the great comment!
That was a great video! Awesome adventure. It is terrible when people are so selfish and disrespectful like those guys were…glad you didn’t let it ruin the trip.
Man Jason, I can only imagine the feeling you had when the rain and river kept coming. I haven't had it come that fast but I have had it raise on me. Glad you're okay friend.
Wow that was crazy. Great video Jason. Your videos get better and better. Can’t wait till next one. The wife can’t believe how you set up your shots and how many times you move your camera.
Just found your videos a couple of weeks ago after an outing on the Little Miami with my sibs; very interesting and enjoyable! Thanks for making these. I have kayaked on the LM many times over multiple sections but there is a lot of it that I haven’t been on. You have inspired my son and I to plan to kayak the entire river now. BTW - since you blew through the southern part of the river due to the flash flood, I think you need to re-do that part under more normal flow rates so that you can get a better experience of that part of the Little Miami.
It was a fun thru paddle. I definitely will redo the southern part again someday, but I enjoyed the upper part the best because I like small rivers with lots of twists and turns. My favorite is the Little Manistee in Michigan. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it!
Great vid! Best stretch of the little Miami too, looked like an awesome ride. Armleder is a pretty popular spot so wasn’t surprised that you got crashed, though seemed pretty awkward lol
You are an inspiration brother! Wish we had better kayak camping rivers here in Nebraska. We do, but the drought we have been having has really made it difficult to float… sorry you had to deal with the fisher people. I never invade someone’s camp site. Ah well… great video!
Thanks! Yes, it was very annoying having them in my camp and very rude but I could not communicate with them since I can't speak spanish. Glad you enjoyed the video!
It was so exciting! Definitely not what I had planned on or expected but glad I was able to experience it! Heading north this weekend to hit the second fastest, free flowing river in the lower peninsula of Michigan!
It's so fun and relaxing and nice to be up off the ground. The only problem is that spiders and slugs crawl all over everything that is left on the ground.
@@mporba I've just never purchased one because its just one more piece of gear that I would never use while ultralight backpacking but I suppose if I keep kayak camping it may be a good investment.
Loved the finale bud! I’m glad it worked out that even with the high water you not only still got out there but made some killer time! That was definitely interesting how those folks came up and fished literally right on top of you. I’ve not been on the water this year as much as I would have liked so it’s been awesome getting to watch your adventures out there. Thanks as always for sharing.
I appreciate you watching all my adventures AJ! Definitely some great memories from that trip glad I got to experience everything that happened even though some of it wasn’t what I had planned but that always makes for some good footage 😁
Man that was one Crazy trip you had. Go to sleep and have to get up because of water over the camp site. Not once but twice. I got to hand it to you you did it man. If I was in your shoes I don't know what I would have done. But I glad you are safe man. I really really surprised the Colonel wasn't with you on this trip? My last kayak camping trip was over the labor day weekend were me & my family ( wife , 6 boys , Granddaughter , daughter in law , & my lil brother ) & family friends we all did a 40 mile kayaking camping trip. It was the first time for my lil brother kayak & kayak camping & he just moved back home from Texas that thruday before the holidays. I am so glad that my lil brother job Transferred him back home from Texas because it's been 2 years since I saw him because of the pandemic & we are Close to each other. My lil brother loves to kayak now & is looking to buy a kayak right now so he can go with us on kayaking trip with us. He also been watching some of your kayak camping trip videos & he like your channel. So I got you a new subscriber. Good video buddy thanks you for sharing it.
Thanks so much Mack! Glad you and your family were able to get out on the water for a kayak camping trip I’m sure that was a great time! I just about pulled the plug on that trip so glad I didn’t it was so much fun! Thanks for watching and for getting your brother into it as well!
Great fun! Great video! I can't believe those people crashed your campsite. That's so disrespectful. Regardless if it is a public park. It is just plain lousy etiquette and I would never dream of doing that by myself let alone a huge group of people like that. SMH!
Yeah, probably their favorite local spot…I’m guessing they were ticked to see me on their spot and just didn’t care. Several other folks were walking the trail earlier but when they saw me they all turned around and left me alone.
Jason - Holy Crap!!! What an epic trip!!! Everything from great camping sites, Kings Island giving you a fireworks show for your thru paddle (LOL), to an invasion of spanish speaking people (I think it was because you had some killer looking fajitas), to 25ft trees passing you by. I'm glad things worked out and you stayed safe. Made for some great footage! Thanks for sharing!!!! -dave
HELL YEAH MAN! Love it! Cooked up some sweet corn over the fire, thinking of you and The Colonel, on a camping trip out at East Fork Lake, east fork being the east fork of the LMR. What a finish!
It is so weird seeing what I have done for years on video. I've got bits and pieces with pictures and small movie videos but never an entire trip like you have captured. You almost hit every single place that I have stopped at from the fireworks all the way down to the dog beach at Otto armletter. Although my paddle on the Ohio River went a little further to pirate's cove. Crazy cool to see someone enjoying the high water on the Miami like I do. Everybody thought I was crazy but I love it when it's like that. The big bulges of water that you were experiencing was the river combining to the Ohio. The Ohio pushes back on the little Miami when the level is that high. It's basically two Rivers fighting for dominance. It was also really cool to see you on sections of the river while I was watching The River rise lol. I was planning an excursion that day as well along with a buddy I met on kayak Ohio. He was afraid of the height but I was all about it LOL because I've been there before he just didn't have the experience to feel comfortable going. We was going to meet up with you LOL. And I feel exactly the same way I have to do the entire River or hiking area or I don't feel as if I've seen the whole area or river LOL. Hope to catch up with you on a river someday. And FYI because of the height of the water you missed the best rope swing on the little Miami lol
Maybe one these days I’ll make it back down there for that rope swing! Yeah that was very fun water glad I got to experience it and I kind of figured the Ohio river was causing those swells in the river almost like the ocean does in the tidal area of a River. Thanks for the detailed comment I appreciate it!
Yes He did! I was very scared to get in the water but like I said in the video once I got out in it I felt fairly safe most of the time. I was definitely praying!
Love your vids! Have you considered "packrafting" with all your adventures? I have the Alpacka Classic & it's AWESOME! Can throw your gear on/in it or even toss your bike on it as well :)
Looked like a fun trip even with the bad weather. Makes for great stories. It’s amazing how fast and high the water can come up. How did the platypus hold up with the dirty water?
Yeah I was pretty pissed but I had already gotten my fire started and it wasn’t easy since everything was damp so I just rolled with it the best I could.
Glad you made it out of the flash flood safely! I bet that got the adrenaline pumping for sure! You should start thinking about River FKT's next ;) Great video, Jason!
Great video, you are brave! Public park or not, wtf? They were so close to you it was embarrassing. Maybe they were waiting to see if you were going to feed them?
Thanks Ed! I just wish I spoke spanish so I could have heard what they were saying about me, lol. I did look up how to say "catfish" in spanish to ask them if this is what they were fishing for and they said yes. Very anoying but made for a bizarre memory that's for sure! I don't think I could have fed 8 of them but the smell had to have them drooling 🤣
I love the Miamiville to Milford run when the Milford gauge is between 7 and 10 feet. Never been on it at 15 feet. What did you think of the Ohio? We went all the way down to it once, just so we could say we did it, but I thought the water was pretty dirty.
Yeah I would imagine 7 to10 feet would be very enjoyable and pleasant. I would never kayak on the Ohio again, not my kind of water, I like narrow twisty shallow fast-moving water that I have experience in Michigan the best.
i need that spread sheet please.( nm i always forget to look in the description box). i want to do this next year. i live in Lexington KY. now my wife wants to do do the Mad River. we have seen you do that one a few times. we have been to Loveland a thousands times. my wife sells Pure romance and we use to be able to pick up her stock at the Wearhouse there. good times.
The Mad has much cleaner water and for the most part moves much quicker but not really any options along the way for food and camping is very slim too. Lots of food options on the little Miami river and many more liveries with camping areas. Overall I still like the Mad best but glad I got to finally experienced the little Miami
hahahah, I've had numerous people tell me that over the years but my wife and I do not see it at all...we both feel like there is absolutely no resemblence, lol. I'll take it as a complement I guess 😁
One low head dam that is about 4' tall. Some probably go over it but I didn't want to try it with all our gear. Part two has footage of us going around the dam. It happens at minute 31:41 in the video if you want to see it. ua-cam.com/video/AtSb0DGnAZE/v-deo.html
watching this video for possible intel. The little miami is on my list to paddle. I have a group of guys that go and we are all now using hammocks. is this river conducive to at least 4 hammocks at campsites?
Not conducive to hammock camping at all, maybe in the fall when the folliage is gone you may be able to see into the woods more. If you stayed at campgrounds along the way you may be ok but then you're at the mercy of where they are located. If you want amazing hammock camping options you need to go to the Ausable or the Pine or the Manistee in MI, absolutely amazing!! Let me know if you have any other questions.
I’ve not had much luck with finding nice water to paddle in Ohio, your best bet is probably the Mad River which travels from West liberty Ohio to Dayton proximity 44 miles give or take. Like you said everything else is usually pretty murky. I recently read about the Blanchard River up in Northwest Ohio, it actually is a water trail, maybe you should check it out. Otherwise I would suggest going to Michigan, dozens and dozens of beautiful rivers with Clear water and great camping.
Those were some amateur fishermen, no real fisherman would attempt to fish a flooded river and more importantly crashed your site. i probably would of gone Full Marine on those civilian pukes! 😂
I cracked up when you filmed how close your camp mates were. They legit invaded your campsite and personal space!
It was absolutely ridiculous! I was hoping to camp there overnight but they definitely ruined that!
Glad to see you made it out alive
That water was definitely rising quite high
Indeed it did! I really liked the fast water...Pete Beck might just get me into white water yet!
@@jasonwish-
Whitewater can definitely get you in some hot water 🌊💦💦🌊
Now those people that was completely unexpected they come in and crash your camp for fishing they could have at least had the decency to walk away but that's how Puerto Ricans usually are they don't care
@@cgriggsiv it was so anoying...I would have left earlier but I had just gotten my fire going and it was tough with everthing being wet.
@@jasonwish- Much respect to you for appreciating the place being public, while those strangers lacked any respect at all. I'm still amazed sometimes at how little decency some have.
Hi Jason…. I just found your channel. I live in Florida and have a farm in the mountains of South Carolina but I grew up on the Little Miami River in Milford and watching you videos brought back many memories and emotions! I’ve fished the Little Miami River in Milford my entire childhood and as a young adult! I love you content and positive outlook on things and your appreciation for the great outdoors. So glad you made it out of that predicament! Thank You for sharing!
Hey James, a SC mountain farm sounds amazing! My wife and I love the Carolinas, especially NC mountain towns. Glad my video was able to bring back some of those past memories! Thanks for checking out my channel and for the great comment!
By the way, our farming neighbor’s name is James Rice 😁
That was a great video! Awesome adventure. It is terrible when people are so selfish and disrespectful like those guys were…glad you didn’t let it ruin the trip.
So many great memories from that trip! Very rude people to invade my camp like that but they probably really wanted that fishing spot I'm guessing.
Man Jason, I can only imagine the feeling you had when the rain and river kept coming. I haven't had it come that fast but I have had it raise on me. Glad you're okay friend.
Thanks Denny! Definitely very sketchy but so glad I went ahead and finished....some great memories for sure!
I always enjoy your kayaking adventures. Also the epic rope swing back flips lol. Great video
Thanks James! Got some epic hikes coming up soon too did you happen to see my Sheltowee Trace post?
Not yet but I’ll check it out soon . Can’t wait . Keep them coming
Wow that was crazy. Great video Jason. Your videos get better and better. Can’t wait till next one. The wife can’t believe how you set up your shots and how many times you move your camera.
Thanks Joel! It’s definitely a lot more work but it’s a fun creative outlet for me and I really enjoy it, as long as it’s not an FKT lol!
Just found your videos a couple of weeks ago after an outing on the Little Miami with my sibs; very interesting and enjoyable! Thanks for making these. I have kayaked on the LM many times over multiple sections but there is a lot of it that I haven’t been on. You have inspired my son and I to plan to kayak the entire river now. BTW - since you blew through the southern part of the river due to the flash flood, I think you need to re-do that part under more normal flow rates so that you can get a better experience of that part of the Little Miami.
It was a fun thru paddle. I definitely will redo the southern part again someday, but I enjoyed the upper part the best because I like small rivers with lots of twists and turns. My favorite is the Little Manistee in Michigan. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it!
New truck!!
Yep, it was in 2020!
Awesome! You released it! Watching now…
Hope you enjoyed it!
Been waiting all week for this one since your teaser great video
This was a fun one for me, thanks Justin!
Great vid! Best stretch of the little Miami too, looked like an awesome ride.
Armleder is a pretty popular spot so wasn’t surprised that you got crashed, though seemed pretty awkward lol
Thanks man! Yeah that high water made that section so fun! I was pretty irritated when they showed up and crashed my spot but it still worked out.
Man.. Put your vest on, strap and tie your gear in the kayak and have the time of your life! That's living!!! Go get it.......
Heck yeah man!
You have a lot more guts than I do, I would have called it quits when I woke up.
it looked a lot worse than it was...made for some great memories that's for sure!
Yes the Ohio River murky and extremely deep in some places
Some spots can get as deep as 250 ft or more
Wow!
You are an inspiration brother! Wish we had better kayak camping rivers here in Nebraska. We do, but the drought we have been having has really made it difficult to float… sorry you had to deal with the fisher people. I never invade someone’s camp site. Ah well… great video!
Thanks! Yes, it was very annoying having them in my camp and very rude but I could not communicate with them since I can't speak spanish. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Another good seires! Pretty rood of those folks to literally fish feet from your fire! That is completely rediculous.
Yeah ridiculous!
Dude! That water was crazy! Glad to see you conquer another river!!
It was so exciting! Definitely not what I had planned on or expected but glad I was able to experience it! Heading north this weekend to hit the second fastest, free flowing river in the lower peninsula of Michigan!
Nice choice to hammock. Perfect for kayaking! Always wanted to kayak and hammock camp.
It's so fun and relaxing and nice to be up off the ground. The only problem is that spiders and slugs crawl all over everything that is left on the ground.
@@jasonwish- get or make ya a gear hammock. Can hang right under ya!! Nice adventure!!
@@mporba I've just never purchased one because its just one more piece of gear that I would never use while ultralight backpacking but I suppose if I keep kayak camping it may be a good investment.
Loved the finale bud! I’m glad it worked out that even with the high water you not only still got out there but made some killer time! That was definitely interesting how those folks came up and fished literally right on top of you. I’ve not been on the water this year as much as I would have liked so it’s been awesome getting to watch your adventures out there. Thanks as always for sharing.
I appreciate you watching all my adventures AJ! Definitely some great memories from that trip glad I got to experience everything that happened even though some of it wasn’t what I had planned but that always makes for some good footage 😁
Man that was one Crazy trip you had. Go to sleep and have to get up because of water over the camp site. Not once but twice. I got to hand it to you you did it man. If I was in your shoes I don't know what I would have done. But I glad you are safe man. I really really surprised the Colonel wasn't with you on this trip? My last kayak camping trip was over the labor day weekend were me & my family ( wife , 6 boys , Granddaughter , daughter in law , & my lil brother ) & family friends we all did a 40 mile kayaking camping trip. It was the first time for my lil brother kayak & kayak camping & he just moved back home from Texas that thruday before the holidays. I am so glad that my lil brother job Transferred him back home from Texas because it's been 2 years since I saw him because of the pandemic & we are Close to each other. My lil brother loves to kayak now & is looking to buy a kayak right now so he can go with us on kayaking trip with us. He also been watching some of your kayak camping trip videos & he like your channel. So I got you a new subscriber. Good video buddy thanks you for sharing it.
Thanks so much Mack! Glad you and your family were able to get out on the water for a kayak camping trip I’m sure that was a great time! I just about pulled the plug on that trip so glad I didn’t it was so much fun! Thanks for watching and for getting your brother into it as well!
Great fun! Great video! I can't believe those people crashed your campsite. That's so disrespectful. Regardless if it is a public park. It is just plain lousy etiquette and I would never dream of doing that by myself let alone a huge group of people like that. SMH!
I could never do something like that! So rude and disrespectful. Thanks Trina, glad you enjoyed it!
Yeah, probably their favorite local spot…I’m guessing they were ticked to see me on their spot and just didn’t care. Several other folks were walking the trail earlier but when they saw me they all turned around and left me alone.
Jason - Holy Crap!!! What an epic trip!!! Everything from great camping sites, Kings Island giving you a fireworks show for your thru paddle (LOL), to an invasion of spanish speaking people (I think it was because you had some killer looking fajitas), to 25ft trees passing you by. I'm glad things worked out and you stayed safe. Made for some great footage! Thanks for sharing!!!! -dave
It was definitely one to remember thats for sure...great memories and footage! Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!
HELL YEAH MAN! Love it! Cooked up some sweet corn over the fire, thinking of you and The Colonel, on a camping trip out at East Fork Lake, east fork being the east fork of the LMR. What a finish!
Nice, hope it was awesome! Where did you camp?
It is so weird seeing what I have done for years on video. I've got bits and pieces with pictures and small movie videos but never an entire trip like you have captured. You almost hit every single place that I have stopped at from the fireworks all the way down to the dog beach at Otto armletter. Although my paddle on the Ohio River went a little further to pirate's cove. Crazy cool to see someone enjoying the high water on the Miami like I do. Everybody thought I was crazy but I love it when it's like that. The big bulges of water that you were experiencing was the river combining to the Ohio. The Ohio pushes back on the little Miami when the level is that high. It's basically two Rivers fighting for dominance. It was also really cool to see you on sections of the river while I was watching The River rise lol. I was planning an excursion that day as well along with a buddy I met on kayak Ohio. He was afraid of the height but I was all about it LOL because I've been there before he just didn't have the experience to feel comfortable going. We was going to meet up with you LOL. And I feel exactly the same way I have to do the entire River or hiking area or I don't feel as if I've seen the whole area or river LOL. Hope to catch up with you on a river someday. And FYI because of the height of the water you missed the best rope swing on the little Miami lol
Maybe one these days I’ll make it back down there for that rope swing! Yeah that was very fun water glad I got to experience it and I kind of figured the Ohio river was causing those swells in the river almost like the ocean does in the tidal area of a River. Thanks for the detailed comment I appreciate it!
That place you are camped at 33:00 is probably loaded with indian artifacts
Quite possible
Great video, Jason! Excited to see more like it!
Hoping to get one more paddling trip in this month, thanks!
Great video. The Lord definitely watched over you!
Yes He did! I was very scared to get in the water but like I said in the video once I got out in it I felt fairly safe most of the time. I was definitely praying!
Love your vids! Have you considered "packrafting" with all your adventures? I have the Alpacka Classic & it's AWESOME! Can throw your gear on/in it or even toss your bike on it as well :)
Missed your comment somehow, sorry. I've never considered packrafting but wouldn't rule it out...sounds like a lot of weight to carry! Thanks!
Looked like a fun trip even with the bad weather. Makes for great stories. It’s amazing how fast and high the water can come up. How did the platypus hold up with the dirty water?
Yes, made for some great footage for sure. the Platypus worked great, still my favorite filter and never plugged up. Thanks Dan!
I can’t believe those guys posted up at your fire.
Yeah I was pretty pissed but I had already gotten my fire started and it wasn’t easy since everything was damp so I just rolled with it the best I could.
Awesome cooking
Thanks, it tasted awesome too!
Glad you made it out of the flash flood safely! I bet that got the adrenaline pumping for sure! You should start thinking about River FKT's next ;) Great video, Jason!
Ha! River FKT's, lol! No way, the river is my relaxing place 😁but I do think I would enjoy some mild whitewater. Thanks Sam!
lmr 1937 flood river orange factory and old ruins along lmr
Thanks!
Flashbacks of a Darby trip!
I actually would like to do the big Darby again from plain city to the Scioto.
Just not during a flash flood ha
Great video, you are brave! Public park or not, wtf? They were so close to you it was embarrassing. Maybe they were waiting to see if you were going to feed them?
Thanks Ed! I just wish I spoke spanish so I could have heard what they were saying about me, lol. I did look up how to say "catfish" in spanish to ask them if this is what they were fishing for and they said yes. Very anoying but made for a bizarre memory that's for sure! I don't think I could have fed 8 of them but the smell had to have them drooling 🤣
Great video Jason, looking forward to watching your next one.
Hoping to get away to a Michigan river here real soon, thanks!
I love the Miamiville to Milford run when the Milford gauge is between 7 and 10 feet. Never been on it at 15 feet. What did you think of the Ohio? We went all the way down to it once, just so we could say we did it, but I thought the water was pretty dirty.
Yeah I would imagine 7 to10 feet would be very enjoyable and pleasant. I would never kayak on the Ohio again, not my kind of water, I like narrow twisty shallow fast-moving water that I have experience in Michigan the best.
We call the sticks in the river "Panic Sticks".
🤣
Oh man, time to update that PFD…
Yeah, no kidding, it’s all I had lol
i need that spread sheet please.( nm i always forget to look in the description box). i want to do this next year. i live in Lexington KY. now my wife wants to do do the Mad River. we have seen you do that one a few times. we have been to Loveland a thousands times. my wife sells Pure romance and we use to be able to pick up her stock at the Wearhouse there. good times.
The Mad has much cleaner water and for the most part moves much quicker but not really any options along the way for food and camping is very slim too. Lots of food options on the little Miami river and many more liveries with camping areas. Overall I still like the Mad best but glad I got to finally experienced the little Miami
What kind of kayak do you use?
I use a Perception Hook 10.5. I really like the storage capacity in the back for my backpack on multi day trips.
Why do you remind me of Owen Wilson so much lol
hahahah, I've had numerous people tell me that over the years but my wife and I do not see it at all...we both feel like there is absolutely no resemblence, lol. I'll take it as a complement I guess 😁
@jasonwish- Yeah, it's the way you speak, and it was meant as a compliment. Owen Wilson is awesome
Are there any dams on the stretch of river you floated down?
One low head dam that is about 4' tall. Some probably go over it but I didn't want to try it with all our gear. Part two has footage of us going around the dam. It happens at minute 31:41 in the video if you want to see it. ua-cam.com/video/AtSb0DGnAZE/v-deo.html
watching this video for possible intel. The little miami is on my list to paddle. I have a group of guys that go and we are all now using hammocks. is this river conducive to at least 4 hammocks at campsites?
Not conducive to hammock camping at all, maybe in the fall when the folliage is gone you may be able to see into the woods more. If you stayed at campgrounds along the way you may be ok but then you're at the mercy of where they are located. If you want amazing hammock camping options you need to go to the Ausable or the Pine or the Manistee in MI, absolutely amazing!! Let me know if you have any other questions.
@@jasonwish- I’ve done the manistee au sable and pine are on my list also.
Clearly you’re from ohio, so what places are great for kayak camping and fishing? All i can find in NW ohio is muddy creeks!
I’ve not had much luck with finding nice water to paddle in Ohio, your best bet is probably the Mad River which travels from West liberty Ohio to Dayton proximity 44 miles give or take. Like you said everything else is usually pretty murky. I recently read about the Blanchard River up in Northwest Ohio, it actually is a water trail, maybe you should check it out. Otherwise I would suggest going to Michigan, dozens and dozens of beautiful rivers with Clear water and great camping.
@@jasonwish- Thanks! I’ve seen that one on google maps in the spring and drove past it a few times and looked decent.
Wow that was pretty rude of the Mexicans
Yes it was
Those were some amateur fishermen, no real fisherman would attempt to fish a flooded river and more importantly crashed your site. i probably would of gone Full Marine on those civilian pukes! 😂
Nice to finally hear someone say what I was actually thinking 😉
Dude, no respect from them. "Fishermen " is not what they are. I would have told them off. That's some BS